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    1991 Four Winns Freedom 190 Windshield

    Hello, I have a 1991 freedom 190 four winns open bow and the windshield is 'cloudy'. I think the windshield is a plastic. I have rubbed and cleaned with glass cleaner but the vision through the windshield is not very good. How do I clean the glass or plastic? Do I use a plastic cleaner and...
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    1991 OMC 4.3L Cobra Thermostat

    Hello, I have a Four Winns freedom 190 with a 4.3L OMC and cobra drive. I purchased and installed a thermostat kit sierra part number sierra 18-3653 last summer. I believe this is a 160 deg-F thermostat. The water temperature gage indicates 160 deg-F to 170 deg-F when out on the lake all...
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    OMC 4.3L & Cobra Cooling System Questions

    I?m hoping to get some experience feedback. I have a 1991 I/O OMC 4.3L with a cobra drive. The water temperature gauge seems to be running a little hotter than in recent years. The temp gauge is rock steady at engine idle (160-F) and runs up to 180-185 F at WOT. Question #1. Should I be...
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    1991 Four Winns Freedom 190 4.3L OMC and Cobra Outdrive Engine Operating Temperature

    I have a 1991 Four Winns freedom 190 with a 4.3L V6 and OMC cobra outdrive. I noticed over the weekend the temperature gauge on the dash is running a little hotter than in years past. The temperature gauge in years past has always run at about 150F. This last weekend the temperature gauge was...
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    How to Tow Boat with 2007 Kia Sedona with Automatic Transmission

    Hello, I have a 1991 Four Winns Freedom 190 I want to tow with my 2007 Kia Sedona. Two capacity of the van is rated at ~4000 lbs and the boat/drive/trailer is ~3100 lbs. I sold my truck. I brought a class 3 trailer hitch/wiring harness and installed. The Kia is an EX trim level with 3.8...
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    1991 Four Winns 4.3L OMC Cobra Power Steering and Power Trim Fluid Change/Flush

    Hello, I have a general question about power steering fluid. I have owned my boat for 5 or 6 years now. I do change engine oil/filter, fuel filter and sterndrive oil every season. Do I need to change power steering fluid or is power steering fluid simply ok for many years. I don't know...
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    1991 OMC 4.3L Starter Qestions

    Hello, I have a 1991 Four Winns Freedom 190. I have a 4.3L OMC motor with a cobra outdrive. I wa on the lake yestrday and noticed the starter spins the engine slowly when I turn the key. The engine starts and runs fine, however, I suspect I have a weak or worn out starter. I have two...
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    1991 OMC 4.3L Oil Filter and Fuel Filter Part Numbers

    Hello, I have a 1991 OMC cobra model 432APRRGD and want to make sure I have the correct oil filter and fuel filter part numbers. I cannot find a cross reference part number list. I have a mercruiser oil filter pn 35-883702K. I have a mercruiser water separating fuel filter pn 35-802893T. Are...
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    OMC Cobra Transom Pivot Housing Helicoil

    Hello, A helicoil insert in the pivot housing was either damaged or I damaged when removing the shoulder screw. The insert is find no. 78 and the shoulder screw is find no. 26 is the attached parts diagram. The threads in the pivot housing look ok. I purchased the OEM replacement insert (pn...
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    Outdrive Gasket Sealer or Not?

    Hello, I need to reinstall my OMC Cobra outdrive. My local mechanic told me not to use gasket sealer on the paper gasket between the outdrive and pivot housing. He told me just to use the paper gasket. The Crowley Marine website recommends applying gasket sealer to both sides of the paper...
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    Gimbal Bearing and Shaft Seal Replace

    Hello, I have a 1991 OMC 4.3L with cobra outdrive. Cobra outdrive model #98669. I noticed noise from my outdrive during checkout/service over the christmas holiday. I found a hole in the propellar shaft bellows. I pulled the drive and found water inside the bellows. The gimbal bearing...
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    OMC Cobra Outdrive Problems

    I'm new to boating. I recently purchased a 1991 Four Winns freedom 190 with a 4.3L and OMC cobra outdrive. The boat is clean and solid. I found some water in the oil when I drained the outdrive. I do have a good local mechanic who looked at the outdrive for me. The prop shaft is bent and...
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